Saint Kitts and Nevis Weather

Weather in Saint Kitts and Nevis at a glance

Our Saint Kitts and Nevis coverage centers on Basseterre, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 85°F (30°C) in September and 80°F (27°C) in February, with about 207 days of measurable precipitation a year.

Quick facts

Covered city: Basseterre - annual average 80°
Best time to visit: January to April
Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry

The bigger picture

Basseterre averages 11.2 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 870 mm (34.3 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally January to April. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Basseterre climate page.

Basseterre Patchy rain nearby 90°

Saint Kitts and Nevis cities compared

Annual climate figures per covered city, from 2015–2024 weather data.
City	Annual avg	Hottest month	Coldest month	Rainy days/yr	Sun h/day	Snowy days/yr
Basseterre	80°	Sep · 85°	Feb · 74°	207	11.2	0

Saint Kitts and Nevis weather by month

Monthly averages, 2015–2024.
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rainy days	Sunshine
January	80°	75°	15	10.8 h/day
February	80°	74°	14	10.9 h/day
March	81°	75°	14	11.4 h/day
April	82°	76°	15	11.7 h/day
May	83°	78°	17	11.6 h/day
June	84°	79°	16	11.8 h/day
July	85°	79°	20	11.8 h/day
August	85°	79°	20	11.5 h/day
September	85°	79°	20	11.0 h/day
October	85°	79°	20	10.7 h/day
November	83°	78°	18	10.1 h/day
December	82°	76°	16	10.5 h/day

Saint Kitts and Nevis weather FAQs

When is the best time to visit Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Averaged across the covered cities, January to April offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.

Does it snow in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Snow is essentially absent in the Saint Kitts and Nevis cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.

What is the climate of Saint Kitts and Nevis like?

The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.

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